Czech AI firm Carebot enters Vietnamese market with Bach Mai Hospital partnership
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The agreement focuses on integrating AI directly into clinical workflows, with the stated aim of supporting radiologists in routine decision-making.
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South Korea’s APEC white paper puts AI and digital health at centre of regional cooperation agenda
APEC discussions reflect growing consensus that healthtech adoption must be responsibly governed, with accountability frameworks keeping pace with innovation.
Indonesia’s digital health transformation reaches 270 million patients as AI governance framework takes shape
Indonesia invited global stakeholders to partner with SatuSehat and contribute to its emerging healthcare AI framework — across knowledge and expertise, resources, and implementation.
Singapore advances healthcare AI governance framework as HSA earns WHO’s highest regulatory accreditation
Singapore’s regulatory journey has evolved from SaMD frameworks and the Healthcare Services Act, through national AI strategy and generative/agentic governance, to a more complex frontier ahead.
ASEAN moves toward legally binding AI governance as digital economy targets $2 trillion by 2030
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement will require member states to align with international AI governance standards and actively share best practices.
Malaysia’s AI-powered eye screening tool shows strong results in diabetes blindness prevention
At the ADB-WHO Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity in Manila, Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza Ngah outlined the clinical rationale, technical development, and economic case for DR. MATA.
Healthcare AI forum panellists call for infrastructure, governance, and collaboration as prerequisites for equitable AI adoption
At the ADB-WHO Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity in Manila, delegates raised questions on investment sequencing, data security, and regional collaboration.
Kakao Healthcare enters hospital EHR market with AI-native system
The system features hands-free operation, a human-in-the-loop model where AI makes initial assessments for staff review, and continuous self-learning from hospital data.
Philippines joins HealthAI Global Regulatory Network
The country enters the network as a "pioneer member", joining the UK, Singapore, India, Brazil, Indonesia, Peru, Zambia, and Vietnam.